Society Notes – May, 2015

MAJOR DONATION: Linda Newton’s daughters, Anna and Lindsey, have donated all of her historical and genealogical files as well as a number of local history books to the Society. In total there are 8 boxes and though it will take us a while to sort and catalog it all, it is a significant addition to our library and archives.

Thanks to Phil Sapienza for pressure washing the handicapped ramp and front sidewalk at the History Center. It looks b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!

The History Center recorded 81 visitors in April. We had 34 in attendance at the April meeting. The gift shop took $132.60 in April. The History Center was used by Got-‘em-on Live Bait Fishing Club, UDC-Fort Fisher Chapter and FCA-CC.

Thanks to Lois Taylor, Darlene Bright, and Cheri McNeill for all their help with the April Newsletter.

The Sugar Loaf Civil War Preservation Group continues to work on the Lewis/Town of Carolina Beach segments of the line. A huge thanks to Rick Both, Andre’ Blouin, Leslie Bright, and Victor Alocci who show up every time a work day is called.

Please welcome new members Frank Wright of Wilmington and John and Nancy Bailey of Oak Island.

And don’t forget! If you take a trip with Wilmington Water Tours please tell them you are a member of FPHPS! If you do we get a portion of your ticket price. Call us 458-0502, or them 338-3134. wilmingtonwatertours.net